TRiO Student Support Services

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Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Location: Main Hall 318

Email: triosss@uccs.edu

Students in the UCCS TRiO cohort will receive academic, career, and financial literacy support. TRiO SSS students will have 1-on-1 support from an SSS staff member and participate in activities and opportunities offered specifically for SSS students. 

If you are first-generation student, receiving a pell grant, or a student with a documented disability you may be eligible for the TRiO Student Support Services (SSS) program. 

About TRiO Student Support Services

TRiO Student Support Services (SSS) at UCCS supports eligible first-generation, low-income students, and students with disabilities as they work toward their academic, personal, and career goals. TRiO SSS is a supportive academic community committed to student success, persistence, and degree completion. Student growth and achievement are at the center of everything we do.

Academic Support for Students

TRiO SSS offers opportunities for academic development and individualized support to help students navigate college expectations and progress toward completing their degrees. Through academic coaching, tutoring support, and connections to campus resources, the program is designed to support academic success, retention, and successful transitions within higher education.

Paving the Way to Student Success

TRiO Student Support Services is grounded in a mission of access and student empowerment. We are committed to fostering a welcoming learning environment that supports students’ intellectual, personal, and professional growth, while helping them build the skills, confidence, and connections needed to thrive at UCCS and beyond.

TRiO SSS Offers:

  • Academic coaching and guidance

  • Advocacy and personalized support

  • Peer mentoring

  • Tutoring and academic support referrals

  • Career exploration and preparation

  • Financial aid and financial literacy guidance

  • Graduate and professional school preparation

  • Leadership development opportunities

  • Access to study spaces and academic resources

Disclaimer

The UCCS SSS Program is 100% funded through the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Federal TRiO Program under the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended; Title IV, Part A, Subpart 2, Chapter 1, Sec. 402D; 20 U.S.C. 1070a-14